Claudia James delivers measurable results for major companies and associations navigating technology, media, tax, trade, and copyright issues in Washington. Her proven track record of success stems from deep Democratic relationships and a mastery of both policy and process, enabling clients to achieve their objectives in Washington’s political environment.

Through strategic advocacy and deep policy expertise, Claudia has secured numerous critical wins for her clients. She achieved significant tax and copyright policy victories for the film industry, successfully delivered legislative provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act benefiting clean energy companies and secured favorable appropriations language for a media trade association. Her recent accomplishments include advancing a broadcast coalition’s agenda on Capitol Hill in support of new television technology and representing companies effectively on competition matters.

Her effectiveness stems from long-standing relationships with Democratic leaders in the Senate and key Democratic members of the House and Senate Commerce, Judiciary, Finance and Ways and Means Committees. Drawing on her experience as a former vice president for government relations at the American Newspaper Publishers Association, Claudia brings insider knowledge of how industry priorities can be effectively championed in both Congress and federal agencies. Her achievements include successfully guiding companies through merger approvals and effectively blocking legislation that would have negatively impacted client interests.

Her background in both Capitol Hill and executive branch policy development informs a strategic approach centered on developing a comprehensive understanding of each client’s business objectives. This enables her to effectively advocate positions to policymakers and ensure clients get a seat at the table for policy discussions that impact their industries. Claudia excels at representing individual businesses, trade associations, and coalitions, developing targeted legislative strategies, and navigating the regulatory landscapes to deliver winning outcomes in technology, telecommunications, broadcasting, media, and tax issues.